498298 Carburetor, 135202 Carburetor for Briggs & Stratton 492611 498298 692784 495951 490533 495426 5 HP Carb 112202 134202 112212 112231 112232 112252 112292 135202 133212 130202

What It Is

This is an aftermarket carburetor designed for small engines, primarily Briggs & Stratton 5 HP models used in walk-behind mowers, log splitters, and pressure washers. It replaces OEM part numbers 492611, 498298, 692784, 495951, 490533, and 495426.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, verify your engine’s model number (e.g., 135202, 112202) stamped on the blower housing or valve cover. It fits many 5 HP Briggs & Stratton flathead engines with a vertical shaft, but not all—check for a single-barrel, side-draft carburetor design. Measure the mounting flange bolt spacing (typically 2.5 inches center-to-center) and the fuel inlet fitting size (usually 5/16 inch). This aftermarket unit may differ slightly in gasket thickness or choke linkage position from OEM, so compare your original carburetor side-by-side if possible. It will not fit opposed twin or overhead valve (OHV) engines.

Key Things to Buy

• Quality varies – Some users report needing to clean out debris or adjust the float height out of the box. Expect minor tuning, not a perfect drop-in.
• Installation difficulty – Moderate. You’ll need to transfer your original throttle/governor linkage and sometimes swap the fuel line fitting. Have a small screwdriver and needle-nose pliers ready.
• Common gotchas – The gasket may be too thin; double-check the insulator plate is clean. Also, the choke plate may require re-centering if it sticks. Use a new gasket and a light coat of oil on the mounting bolts.
• No primer bulb – This carburetor uses a manual choke, not a primer bulb. If your engine has a primer, this won’t work without modification.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if you have a common 5 HP Briggs & Stratton flathead engine and don’t mind spending 30 minutes on tuning and linkage setup. It’s a budget-friendly fix for a clogged OEM carb, but skip it if you want a guaranteed no-hassle replacement—stick with an OEM unit or a rebuild kit for your original.